👉 Tenchweed is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. They are native to North America and range from tropical South American to temperate North American climates. The specific name "tenchweed" comes from the common name of the plant, which is commonly known as a tenchweed. Tenchweeds are woody perennial or semi-annual herbs that typically grow in rocky areas such as dunes, sandbars, and salt flats. They have a woody
